This live version by Bill Evans Trio reimagines the 1949 ballad as a lyrical jazz standard, featuring Evans' signature impressionistic harmonies and Paul Motian's delicate brushwork. The Village Vanguard sessions marked a pinnacle of piano trio interactivity in jazz.
"My Foolish Heart" is a jazz standard originally composed by Victor Young with lyrics by Ned Washington.
Bill Evans, a legendary jazz pianist, recorded a notable instrumental version, transforming it into
a melancholic piano masterpiece. His interpretation emphasizes harmonic richness and introspective improvisation,
characteristic of his 1950s-60s style.
"My Foolish Heart" is a romantic ballad composed by Victor Young with lyrics by Ned Washington, originally written for the 1949 film of the same name. While Bill Evans popularized it in jazz circles through his 1962 interpretation, he was not involved in its creation.
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